Shrimp vs. Snail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shrimp and snail
- Shrimp is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, choline, and vitamin B6; however, snail is richer in magnesium, iron, vitamin E, and copper.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 54% higher.
- Shrimp has 14 times more Sodium than snail. While shrimp has 947mg of Sodium, snail has only 70mg.
- Snail has less sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Mollusks, snail, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +810% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +575.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +993.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +201% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +232% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +39.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 119kcal | 90kcal |
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| Protein | 22.78g | 16.1g |
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| Fats | 1.7g | 1.4g |
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| Net carbs | 1.52g | 2g |
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| Carbs | 1.52g | 2g |
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| Cholesterol | 211mg | 50mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 250mg |
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| Calcium | 91mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 170mg | 382mg |
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| Iron | 0.32mg | 3.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.4mg |
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| Zinc | 1.63mg | 1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 306mg | 272mg |
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| Sodium | 947mg | 70mg |
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| Vitamin A | 301IU | 100IU |
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| Vitamin A | 90µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 49.5µg | 27.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.035g |
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| Choline | 135.4mg | 65mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.521g | 0.361g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.361g | 0.259g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 0.252g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.26mg |
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| Threonine | 0.904mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.05mg |
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| Leucine | 1.95mg |
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| Lysine | 2.172mg |
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| Methionine | 0.665mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg |
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| Valine | 1.067mg |
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| Histidine | 0.501mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.119g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.099g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 161mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snail contains less Sodium (difference - 877mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Snail is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.